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Personal Description:

I am a London-based woodwind tutor specialising in saxophone, who has recently graduated from the Royal College of Music after completing his Master's in Performance. I perform regularly as both a soloist and in ensembles and have many years of tutoring experience. I enjoy teaching and performing a wide variety of musical styles from classical through to pop and contemporary and am able to teach to all ages and abilities. I am an enthusiastic and reliable individual who works hard to ensure that music-making in whatever form is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Before moving to London, I graduated from the University of Southampton with a BA in Music (2:1) and a 1st in Performance.

Tutoring Experience:

I have been teaching privately for a number of years, previously in the Worcestershire area and now in Greater London. I can teach saxophone, clarinet and flute for all ages and abilities. I am also available for broader music theory tuition and exam preparation where I have completed an undergraduate and Postrgraduate degree, as well as multiple ABRSM Instrumental Grades. I have previously been involved with orchestral workshops for primary schools which involved coaching woodwind sections, individual tuition and arranging music parts for the students. The workshops culminated in a performance to the parents at the end of the day so they could see the rewards of their children's effort. I also have a 100% exam pass rate with most of my students achieving merits and distinctions.

Tutoring Approach:

I believe that the most important aspect of learning an instrument is to make it an enjoyable and rewarding experience; playing should never become a chore! I try to make my lessons as fun and interesting as possible for all levels of ability; whether it be helping you make your first sounds or working towards advanced examinations and public performances. Whatever it is you would like to get out of music, I can help you achieve it

Laurence's Feedback

Total Amount Of Feedback:

7

Total Positive Feedback:

7 Av. 4.86/5.00

LaurenceFrom Guy (5/5): Laurence is a great teacher, good humoured, energetic and qualified. His ability to teach across different music styles is a great asset, it helps the student to improve. While teaching, he keeps a fine balance between music, technique and execution of a piece.

LaurenceFrom Judith (5/5): Laurence is calm, kind and knows his stuff. He established an immediate rapport with my child and helped him a great deal.

LaurenceFrom Louise (5/5): My son really enjoys his clarinet lessons with Laurence. I love the way that he is giving my son real enjoyment in playing.

LaurenceFrom Harriet (5/5): We think Laurence is a dedicated, skilled and reliable saxophone teacher. We would definately recommend him to others!

LaurenceFrom Jane (4/5): Laurence has made an immediate connection with Florence which is good news, and she has actually done some practice without any nagging for the first time in ages. Always prompt and willing to make suggestions. Early days as to whether she will continue with the clarinet but I hope that he will get her to grade 2 next year.

LaurenceFrom Rosie (5/5): Laurence is a friendly tutor who works to tailor his lessons around what my children would like to achieve. We were pleasantly surprised to see him arrive for their first lesson with his own clarinet, and they really enjoyed having him play along with them! Laurence is a good communicator and I am hoping that he will have a positive impact on the children's love of music.

LaurenceFrom Tony (5/5): I started learning the Saxaphone 5 years ago but after a number of lessons I gave up as it did not feel like we were making progress. Laurence has a very relaxed approach which allows me to push at my own pace, he does not come with a fixed idea of what will work but appears keen to taylor the lessons to my needs. The result is fast progress and a real joy in picking up the instrument. He is reliable and is an excellent teacher, I have no hesitation in recommending him without reservation.